News 2014

Sunday Cycle 19th Jan 2014

Sunday Cycle  19th Jan 2014   Today’s route was, in general, Maghera to Coleraine, via Garvagh and Ballerin,  and then back home again via Ballymoney and Kilrea.   A total of about 50 miles.   There was a fantastic turn out of cyclists this morning.  We split into two groups,  with the racers/elites heading off a few...

Wicklow 200

  The Wicklow 200 is one of Ireland’s   premier sportifs,  organised by the Irish Veteran Cyclists Association. As its name suggests, it takes place in County Wicklow, and the 200 refers to 200Km, about 125 miles.  The event is on Sunday 8th June, and there does seem to be quite a bit of interest and determination among the Carn Wheeler peloton th...

Sunday Cycle 12-Jan-2014

Sunday Cycle  12th Jan 2014   There was a good crowd out this morning -  about 20 cyclists.  We debated heading out in 2 groups but concluded that we would stay together for the first half of the ride anyway. Our route took us to Kilrea, Cullybackey, Ballymena and out the Whiteside Road.  At the crossroads,  we made our split,  with ...

Beginners Welcome in 2014

The month of January sees the return of our annual Beginners Cycles. Anyone interested in joining the club, cycling in a peleton or burning off those Christmas calories be at the Maghera leisure centre on Sunday morning at 9am.  The route and speed will be catered for beginners, some of the clubs most seasoned cyclists will be on hand to ensure that everyone is safe and no on...